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At this time, there is no conclusive evidence that frequent ejaculation reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
Some studies have suggested that men with a higher frequency of ejaculations may have a slightly lower risk of prostate cancer. However, this difference appears to be very small. Other studies haven't supported this conclusion.
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